Détour Ceausescu movie poster

Détour Ceausescu

January 1, 1990 0h 8m

Originally released in 1990. Détour Ceausescu is a documentary film. directed by Chris Marker. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Elena Ceaușescu and Nicolae Ceaușescu

Synopsis

After the Romanian Revolution reached its peak during the Christmas Holidays of 1989, Romania’s Communist patriarch and his wife Elena were sentenced to death by a military court and accordingly gunned down. Chris Marker’s short video-collage Détour Ceauşescu documents how the execution was depicted by France’s national TV-channel TF1.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1990 36 years ago
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Runtime 0h 8m 8 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films du Jeudi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Détour Ceausescu about?

After the Romanian Revolution reached its peak during the Christmas Holidays of 1989, Romania’s Communist patriarch and his wife Elena were sentenced to death by a military court and accordingly ...

Who directed Détour Ceausescu?

Détour Ceausescu was directed by Chris Marker.

How long is Détour Ceausescu?

Détour Ceausescu has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).

When was Détour Ceausescu released?

Détour Ceausescu was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Détour Ceausescu?

The main cast of Détour Ceausescu includes Elena Ceaușescu, Nicolae Ceaușescu.